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Torsion spring installation means for vehicle sunroof, front frame and vehicle sunroof

US11840133B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2021
Grant dateDec 12, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/043
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A torsion spring installation means for a vehicle sunroof, front frame and vehicle sunroof. The torsion spring may have spring coils, a first torsion arm and a second torsion arm. The torsion spring installation means has a recess, the recess being configured as a cavity having an opening, for the purpose of receiving the spring coils, and having a wall and a recess bottom; a receiving component, the receiving component having an opening part, in order to receive the first torsion arm; wherein a guide block is provided on a first wall face of the wall in a fixed manner, the guide block extending out from the first wall face in such a way that its size gradually diminishes. The present means provides convenience of installation and removal, ease of maintenance and replacement, effective prevention of water penetration, the ability to prevent jumping out and wobbling, an extended service life.

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